Creative Holiday for New Orleans Kids

Dear Friends,

Acts of Art has put together art supplies to send to the Wicker School in New Orleans, a very special school which helps kids who are bravely facing some tough challenges. They would greatly appreciate art supplies (paints, crayons, paper, sparkles, colored pencils) or small scale toys (many do not have large living spaces) to make their holiday a little brighter.

The communities in New Orleans are forging ahead, but are still in need of basic resources. Arts activities for the kids creates a much needed opportunity for their imaginations to flourish. Please let the kids of New Orleans know we haven't forgotten them or their plight! Cherice Harrison-Nelson, the Wicker School's out standing art teacher, is extremely appreciative of your generous donation.

Please send all gifts to:
Cherice Harrison-Nelson
Art Teacher
Albert Wicker School
2011 Bienville St.
New Orleans, LA 70112

If you prefer to send a monetary donation, The Wicker School's fiscal sponsor is:
Crescent City Peace Alliance
For Indigenous Fine Arts Series/Activities
1830 St. Roch Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117

Thank you and have a Peaceful Holiday Season!
Acts of Art

A Note From Cherice:

Albert Wicker School , a Recovery School District (RSD) school, is located at 2011 Bienville Street in the expanded Tremé area. It is an oasis of hope in a sea of despair. The student population of 587 students is comprised primarily of children from families who reside the Iberville Housing Development. Other students are bussed in from the Seventh Ward. The majority of the students come from families economically challenged to meet basic needs. Many of the houses in the area are inhabitable and abandoned. Two murders occurred within blocks of the school two months ago. The crime scenes were still active when students reported to school at 7:30 a.m. Our young students face many obstacles and benefit greatly from increased instructional time and the structured learning environment offered at Wicker School.

Thank you for caring,
Cherice

Cherice Harrison-NelsonArt TeacherAlbert Wicker School
2011 Bienville St.
New Orleans, LA 70112

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Peace Fair Success

Dear Friends -
A very late update on the success of the Peace Fair!

In these two photos taken by Gisel (left) & Tom Martinez (right)
Nathaniel Siegel is continuing his "painting to end the war" by stenciling the ages of US soldiers who have died in the Iraq War so far...

At our table inside, kids and adults were making heart-felt cards to the Afghan street children. These cards will accompany a lovely box of art supplies which the children will receive in a matter of weeks. Thank you to all who contributed to the art supplies which helps keep these brave kids painting and creating income.

Contributions are on-going -
please send supplies (crayons, oil/water/acrylic paints, pencils, charcoals, pastels, paper) to:
Community Relations
APO, AE 09356
Attn: Sozo International

and financial donations to this address:
Sozo Int'l
PO Box 436967
Louisville, KY 40253

Thanks to all who came out for the Peace Fair - it was a very hopeful and inspiring day!!